National Day Ceremony

President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih gives his address at the National Day commemoration ceremony held October 28, 2019, at Dharubaaruge. PHOTO: HUSSAIN WAHEED / MIHAARU l

Ahmed Adam and Abdulla Sodiq are escorted to the stage, to be conferred the Order of the Distinguished Rule of Izzuddin. PHOTO: HUSSAIN WAHEED / MIHAARU l

President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih confers the Order of the Distinguished Rule of Izzudeen on Abdulla Sodiq. PHOTO: HUSSAIN WAHEED / MIHAARU l

President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih confers the Order of the Distinguished Rule of Izzudeen on Ahmed Adam. PHOTO: HUSSAIN WAHEED / MIHAARU l

President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih (C) with Ahmed Adam (L), the first engineer of Maldives, and Abdulla Sodiq, an outstanding litterateur and linguist, who were conferred the Order of the Distinguished Rule of Izzudeen. PHOTO: HUSSAIN WAHEED / MIHAARU l

Family members of the late Dr Abdul Majeed Abdul Bari (R), the late Dr Afrasheem Ali (R-2), and the late Sayyid Hassan (L), who were conferred the National Award of Honour posthumously, pose for a photograph with President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih (C) after the ceremony held to mark the National Day on October 28, 2019, at Dharubaaruge. PHOTO/PRESIDENT'S OFFICE l

A family member accepts the National Award of Honour conferred posthumously on the late Dr Afrasheem Ali, for his contributions towards Islamic awareness and Islamic education. PHOTO: HUSSAIN WAHEED / MIHAARU l

A family member accepts the National Award of Honour conferred posthumously on the late Dr Abdul Majeed Abdul Bari, for his contributions in the field of Islamic knowledge and education. PHOTO: HUSSAIN WAHEED / MIHAARU l

A family member accepts the National Award of Honour conferred posthumously on the late Sayyid Hassan, for his contributions in the area of sports in sportsmanship and sports development. PHOTO: HUSSAIN WAHEED / MIHAARU l

President Solih presents National Award of Honour to Sayyid Ali, for his contributions to sports in sportsmanship and sports development. PHOTO: HUSSAIN WAHEED / MIHAARU l

President Solih presents National Award of Recognition to Mohamed Thaufeeq Ali, for his contributions in the area of recitation and teaching of the Holy Quran. PHOTO: HUSSAIN WAHEED / MIHAARU l

President Solih presents National Award of Recognition to Dr Abdulla Jameel, for his contributions in the field of Islamic awareness and Islamic education. PHOTO: HUSSAIN WAHEED / MIHAARU l

President Solih presents National Award of Recognition to Ahmed Afaal, for his contributions in health sector development. PHOTO: HUSSAIN WAHEED / MIHAARU l

President Solih presents National Award of Recognition to Mohamed Shifan, for his contributions in the area of Dhivehi literature in promoting oratory skills. PHOTO: HUSSAIN WAHEED / MIHAARU l

President Solih presents National Award of Recognition to Rahma Easa, for her contributions in the area of human rights and social protection. PHOTO: HUSSAIN WAHEED / MIHAARU l

President Solih presents National Award of Recognition to Abdulla Shafeeq Nishan, for his contributions in the fisheries sector. PHOTO: HUSSAIN WAHEED / MIHAARU l

President Solih presents National Award of Recognition to Zeenaz Hussain, for her contributions in the field of tourism and training tourism-sector staff. PHOTO: HUSSAIN WAHEED / MIHAARU l

President Solih presents National Award of Recognition to Hishmath Faiz (C) and Ali Muaz, co-founders of Tiny Hearts of Maldives, for its contribution to social work. PHOTO: HUSSAIN WAHEED / MIHAARU l

President Solih presents National Award of Recognition to Ibrahim Solih, for his contributions to promoting arts and crafts. PHOTO: HUSSAIN WAHEED / MIHAARU l

President Solih presents National Award of Recognition to Aneesa Mohamed, in the area of promoting arts and crafts. PHOTO: HUSSAIN WAHEED / MIHAARU l

President Solih presents National Award of Recognition to Shaziya Saeed, for her contributions in the field of diving. PHOTO: HUSSAIN WAHEED / MIHAARU l

President Solih presents National Award of Recognition to Aishath Shareefa, for her contributions in the area of hair care and beauty. PHOTO: HUSSAIN WAHEED / MIHAARU l

President Solih presents National Award of Recognition to Mohamed Shakir Abdulla, in the area of disseminating news and information. PHOTO: HUSSAIN WAHEED / MIHAARU l

President Solih presents National Award of Recognition to VTV sports journalist Hussain Fariyad, for his contributions in the field of news and information dissemination. PHOTO: HUSSAIN WAHEED / MIHAARU l

President Solih presents National Award of Recognition to Ismail Mahfooz, for his contributions in the area of sports and promoting professional sportsmanship. PHOTO: HUSSAIN WAHEED / MIHAARU l

President Solih presents National Award of Recognition to legendary football goalkeeper, Imran Mohamed, for his contributions in the field of sports and promoting professional sportsmanship. PHOTO: HUSSAIN WAHEED / MIHAARU l

President Solih presents National Award of Recognition to Ibrahim Shiuree, in the field of sports and promoting professional sportsmanship. PHOTO: HUSSAIN WAHEED / MIHAARU l

President Solih presents National Award of Recognition to Fadhuwa Zahir, for her contributions to sports and sportsmanship. PHOTO: HUSSAIN WAHEED / MIHAARU l

President Solih presents National Award of Recognition to Abdul Rasheed Ali, for his contributions in the area of performing arts. PHOTO: HUSSAIN WAHEED / MIHAARU l

L-R: Home Minister Imran Abdulla, President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih and First Lady Fazna Ahmed at the National Day commemoration ceremony held October 28, 2019, at Dharubaaruge. PHOTO: HUSSAIN WAHEED / MIHAARU l

R-L: Transport Minister Aishath Nahula, Jumhooree Party leader and Maamigili MP Qasim Ibrahim, Speaker of Parliament and former President Mohamed Nasheed, and Vice President Faisal Naseem at the National Day commemoration ceremony held October 28, 2019, at Dharubaaruge. PHOTO: HUSSAIN WAHEED / MIHAARU l